Student Life Coordinator, Programming and Mentorship

Date Posted: 05/02/2024
Req ID: 37184
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: New College Prog
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00056395

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

Opened in 1962, New College has a long-standing commitment to social justice, and to supporting its diverse body of 6000+ undergraduate students to excel intellectually and to engage in the wider community. New College supports two interdisciplinary undergraduate programs – Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health, and Studies in Equity and Solidarity - and houses four departments (African Studies, Caribbean Studies, Human Biology and Women and Gender Studies). New College prioritizes personal attention to students, innovative interdisciplinary programs, links with professional faculties, career mentorship, and community outreach initiatives. The College has built a rich learning community for students including academic support, amenities for studying and social interaction, and opportunities for co-curricular and community engagement. The College offers a spirited and challenging environment for students to have the opportunity to broaden their experience, create life plans, and meet others from different fields. New College is a friendly, welcoming and informal community that places a high priority on student support services and encourages diversity. For more information on New College, see http://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation anddiscovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Assistant to the Dean, Student Life and Leadership (ADSLL), the Student Life Coordinator, Programming and Mentorship (SLCPM) supports the planning and implementation of a wide range of programs designed to support the many transitions and student experiences of the College’s students, with particular focus on the mid and graduating year experience of students, as well as mentorship programming. The SLCPM promotes community development, academic and cocurricular success and personal development of students through program implementation, leadership development, supporting student groups and student organizations, partnerships with U of T services and offices supporting the student experience and informal interaction with students.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing plans andprocess improvements for program and service activities
• Developing content for marketing and/or promotional materials
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
• Responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate
• Screening and making referrals to appropriate resources and services
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Minimum two (2) years of recent and related experience providing administrative and advising support to students, student leaders and student organizations in a post-secondary education institution.
• Experience with student-focused event planning, promotion, and execution.
• Experience supporting the development of co-curricular activities.
• Experience working with and advising students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience advising student groups.
• Experience writing content for and maintaining websites.
• Demonstrated experience with supporting students in distress and knowledge of risk management procedures.
• Experience developing positive and collaborative working relationships with partners in both virtual and in-person settings.
• Experience in supporting the planning and facilitation of educational, personal or academically supportive programming for students.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task and organize work, and meet tight deadlines while able to pay attention to detail.
• Demonstrated understanding of a student-centred approach with sensitivity to principles of equity and inclusivity.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to adaptto new and changing priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Assets (Nonessential):

• Successfully completed and received a certificate for ASIST and safeTALK.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Approachable
• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Team player

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 05/10/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $65,407 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $83,646. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.